Bike shops have record sales, just in time for Bike-to-Work Day

So as Lola told the Huddle, as gas prices are going up, freeway traffic is decreasing.  But take a look at this post from AutoblogGreen:

With Gasoline prices at record high levels, more drivers than ever are trying to unload their SUVs and get into vehicles that don't consume as much fuel. Some are moving to smaller more efficient cars, while others are hopping on public transit. Still others are opting for pedal power. Barry Dahl of Bismark ND seems to have picked a most opportune time to open his new bike shop. He sold more than fifty bikes in his first month in business. Bike shops all over the country are having record sales this year and even those who aren't buying new ones are getting their older bikes fixed up. Shops that have seen declining repair business for over a decade are seeing a big up-tick in business this spring. For those of you haven't ridden your bike to work yet this Friday may be a good time to start. The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Day on May 16. Depending on where you live, this may be the time to start. Fortunately here in the Ann Arbor area, we have lots of bike lanes and, for people who work in the downtown area, there are places to lock up your bike. Try it, you might like it.

Nice.  We're having our local bike to work day on Thursday.  We get free breakfast out of it, plus some little knick-knacks (like biking socks and such).  Last year they gave me a certificate for bike commuting every day, too.  The only downside is that it's supposed to be 103°F!  Doesn't really matter to me though, because I would have biked anyway.

 Gotta give props to the Berkeley community (where I'm based) -- tons of professors bike to work everyday (and drag their bikes through the stairwell up to store in their offices).  Luckily, the Northern California weather is typically good enough to enable daily biking.  I walk instead of bike...